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NY S08825
NY S08825Requires the timely disclosure of video footage or audio recordings related to the death of incarcerated individuals involving correction officers or peace officers to the attorney general's office of special investigations (Part A); relates to establishing comprehensive camera coverage for covered facilities and covered vehicles; repeals certain provisions of the correction law relating to requiring institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain standards regarding the came
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law and the executive law, in relation to the disclosure of video footage and audio recordings related to the death of an incarcerated individual involving certain correction officers or peace officers (Part A); to amend the correction law, in relation to establishing comprehensive camera coverage for covered facilities and covered vehicles; and to repeal certain provisions of the correction law relating to requiring institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain camera footage, recording and investigation standards (Part B); to amend the correction law, in relation to next of kin notifications where the death of an incarcerated individual occurs (Part C); to amend a chapter of the laws of directing the state commission of correction to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in state correctional facilities within New York state, as proposed in legislative bill numbers S. 8415 and A. , in relation to the time within which the state commission of correction shall issue a report of the findings of such study (Part D); to amend the county law, in relation to providing access to microscopic slides upon request for certain autopsies (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); to amend the correction law, in relation to data on substantiated, unfounded, and unsubstantiated allegations received by the office of special investigations (Part G); to amend the correction law, in relation to membership of the state commission of correction; and to amend a chapter of the laws of 2025 amending the correction law relating to the membership of the state commission of correction, as proposed in legislative bill numbers S. 8415 and A. , in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part H); to amend the correction law, in relation to correctional facility visits by the correctional association (Part I); and to amend the civil practice law and rules, the general municipal law and the court of claims act, in relation to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody; to amend part J of a chapter of the laws of 2025 amending the civil practice law and rules, the general municipal law and the court of claims act relating to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody, as proposed in legislative bill numbers S. 8415 and A. 8871, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to repeal certain provisions of the general municipal law relating thereto (Part J)
AI Summary
This bill enacts several changes related to correctional facilities and incarcerated individuals in New York State. Primarily, it mandates the timely disclosure of video and audio recordings to the Attorney General's Office of Special Investigations (OSI) when an incarcerated individual dies in custody and correction officers or peace officers are involved, requiring this disclosure within 72 hours of the death, with additional footage to be disclosed within 24 hours of discovery. The bill also establishes comprehensive camera coverage requirements for correctional facilities and vehicles, mandating the development of a plan for installation and maintenance of cameras, and repeals certain previous standards. Additionally, it modifies next-of-kin notification procedures for deaths in custody, extends the reporting deadline for a study on deaths in correctional facilities, allows for access to microscopic slides from autopsies upon request, and updates reporting requirements for the OSI regarding allegations of misconduct. The bill also restructures the membership of the State Commission of Correction, reducing its size and altering appointment processes, and revises provisions related to correctional facility visits by the Correctional Association, expanding their access to information and interview rights. Finally, it modifies the statute of limitations for individuals in state custody, providing a two-year window after release to file claims and waiving the requirement for a notice of claim for certain revived claims.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Companion passed 2026-02-13 (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8825 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08825&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08825 |
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